Response #33

Women have advanced in the law field but still have many more hurdles to cover. The three women who left a large firm in New York to open the first all women firm in the city is one example. These three women “broke the glass ceiling” in the city by allowing women to have access to a established firm that understands the restrictions they posses due to their roles in the workforce and at home. It shows that women have been able to come a long way. Fifty years ago an it would have been a lot harder for these three women to leave a firm and open a all women firm. Many people in their previous firm considered them “crazy” for leaving. As one of the partners states that many lawyers who either have been laid off or who are seeking new employment, are asking these three women for advice on the best way to open their own firms. Although this is a major accomplishment for women, it is also the 21st century and the first all women law firm is being opened in the city of New York that is home to millions of people shows that much more road is need for pavement. Al long as women continue to challenge the “glass ceiling” that has been placed on them, to break it, will allow for women to further continue advancing in the legal field. Law firms will also need to accept that fact that women will need some different options when it comes to working. They will need flexible work schedules and more time off for parenting. This can be beneficial due to the fact that some women would prefer to come in later and work later. This would allow firms to extend their hours of operation for clients due to the flexibility that women would require.